Secure GCP VPC with HTTPS LB, App & AI Subnets

HTTPS traffic enters via Cloud Load Balancer to private app services (React, API on GKE/Cloud Run). AI GPU workers run i...

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Secure GCP VPC with HTTPS LB, App & AI Subnets

HTTPS traffic enters via Cloud Load Balancer to private app services (React, API on GKE/Cloud Run). AI GPU workers run in a separate subnet with NAT egress, using private access to SQL, Storage, and Pub/Sub.

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GCP

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#gcp
#private-networking
#gke
#gpu
#zero-trust

Architecture Description

GCP secure architecture with a public Cloud Load Balancer for HTTPS ingress, a private VPC containing two subnets: App Subnet for React frontend, Cloud Run or GKE backend API, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub; and an AI Subnet for GKE GPU workers, Gemini API, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub. Include Cloud NAT Gateway for egress from AI subnet. Ensure all components use private access and secure networking.

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Tradeoff

7 days ago

I appreciate the effort put into designing a secure GCP architecture with a clear emphasis on private networking and component isolation. However, one significant concern I have is regarding the reliance on a single public HTTPS load balancer for all ingress traffic. This creates a single point of failure; if the load balancer experiences disruptions, it could impact the accessibility of your entire application. Additionally, while you have included Cloud NAT for egress from the AI subnet, consider the implications for latency and potential bottlenecks, especially with GPU workloads that require substantial data throughput. I also noticed that there is no mention of monitoring or logging components, which are critical for identifying and troubleshooting issues in production. Lastly, ensure that your firewalls are properly configured to restrict unnecessary traffic while allowing legitimate internal communication, as misconfigurations can lead to security vulnerabilities. Overall, while the design is robust in many ways, addressing these points will enhance its resilience and security in a production environment.

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Creator

Santhosh S

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Category
security

Estimated monthly cost

$242.84/month

Published
1/22/2026

Services Used

12 cloud services in this architecture

CloudLB
InstanceGroup
InstanceTemplate
GKE
CloudSQL
CloudStorage
CloudPubSub
CloudNAT
GCPAPIGateway
VertexAI
GCPFirewall
GCEInstance

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